Band-e-Amir won the toss and elected to bowl first against Speenghar in the third match of the 8th edition of the X-Bull List A Tournament 2025 in the eastern province of Khost.
The highly anticipated encounter features two strong lineups. Band-e-Amir, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, fields a balanced side including Wasim Akram, Noor Rahman, and Nijat Masood. Speenghar, with wicketkeeper Ikram Alikhail and key bowlers Qais Ahmad and Aftab Alam, looks to set a competitive target.
This clash comes after a thrilling previous match in which Mis-e-Ainak narrowly defeated Bost by three runs. Mis-e-Ainak set 306 runs, and Bost fell just short with 302 in their chase.
The tournament, now in its 8th edition, continues to showcase Afghanistan’s domestic cricket talent, with high-scoring matches and strong regional rivalries.
